Cityneon Brings Avatar: The Experience To The Iconic Cloud Forest At Gardens By The Bay Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 April 2022 – Avatar: The Experience will debut at Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay welcoming guests later this year. This immersive walk-through event based on the global blockbuster film AVATAR is a uniquely designed collaboration between Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron and Jon Landau’s Lightstorm Entertainment.

Mr. Ron Tan, Cityneon’s Executive Chairman and Group CEO, shares, “It’s an honor to present Avatar: The Experience with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board and Gardens by the Bay. We are excited to contribute to the inspiring creative culture of Singapore. The iconic Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, one of Asia’s most popular horticultural attractions, becomes the perfect scenic location. We look forward to welcoming guests to this carefully-curated event.”

Lightstorm Entertainment’s President of Franchise Development, Ms. Kathy Franklin, states, “The opening of Avatar: The Experience in Singapore is a unique opportunity to continue expanding the global reach and impact of AVATAR, the highest-grossing film of all time. As the first of our four AVATAR sequels comes to theaters this December, this is the perfect time – and the perfect place – to explore and celebrate the wonders of Pandora in an all-new way.”

Set at Cloud Forest with its iconic vision of waterfalls, spiraling walkways and a unique architectural glass greenhouse, Avatar: The Experience invites guests to connect with the alien world of Pandora, its bioluminescent environments, mystical creatures, flora, and the captivating culture of its indigenous people, the Na’vi.

Mr. Felix Loh, Chief Executive Officer of Gardens by the Bay, says, “Over the years, Gardens by the Bay has emerged as a foremost icon for Singapore. Many visitors associate the aesthetic of Gardens by the Bay with the stunning environments from the film AVATAR. Even more remarkable is the shared appreciation for the natural world that surrounds us. This collaborative opportunity serves as a one-of-a-kind event and adds to the significance of our 10^th anniversary celebrations.”

Ms. Ashlynn Loo, Director, Attractions, Entertainment and Tourism Concept Development, adds, “We are thrilled that Singapore will be the debut destination for Avatar: The Experience. As we prepare to welcome more visitors, such innovative and immersive experiences are a timely addition to our calendar of vibrant leisure events and reinforce our destination attractiveness. The experience also demonstrates the industry’s confidence in Singapore’s strong fundamentals as a leisure destination and is testament to our exemplary track record in delivering high-quality experiences.”

We look forward to welcoming you! Additional details will be announced soon. Sign up to be the first to know by visiting: www.AvatarTheExperience.com

About Cityneon Holdings

Cityneon is a global leader in immersive experiences that holds global partnerships with billion-dollar studios such as The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Marvel Avengers Station: Evolution and 20th Century Studios for AVATAR: The Exhibition, Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience, NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition. Cityneon has also recently announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to produce two brand-new, unique global touring themed art experiences inspired by DC and the Wizarding World, slated to launch in 2023. The company also partners the governments of Peru and Egypt for their original artifact IP experiences, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs respectively. These partnerships have enabled the Group to bring compelling experiences that leave lasting memories to visitors in more than 50 cities to date globally.

With its global reach and international partnerships, Cityneon has the capability to serve its clients anywhere in the world. Cityneon was listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange since 2005, and was privatized on February 2019 by West Knighton Limited, a company wholly owned by Cityneon’s Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Ron Tan, together with Hong Kong veteran entrepreneur and investor, Johnson Ko Chun Shun. Johnson is a capital markets veteran and has held controlling interests and directorships in many listed companies. In May 2019, Cityneon welcomed CITIC Capital as a new shareholder, who holds approximately 9% shares in Cityneon. CITIC Capital is part of CITIC Group, one of China’s largest conglomerates, and has over US$29B of assets under its management across 100 funds and investment products globally. Other institutional shareholders of the Group include EDBI – a Singapore government-linked global investor, and Pavilion Capital – a Singapore-based investment institution which focuses on private equity investments, that made strategic investments to the Group in August and October 2019 respectively. In April 2021, Cityneon welcomed new investors Seatown Holdings International, Qatar’s Doha Venture Capital, which will now own approximately 4% of the Group, and other financial institutions

and family offices in Singapore and China, joining the already strong stable of shareholders to support the Group’s further expansion globally. For more information, please visit www.cityneongroup.com.

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About Gardens by the Bay

An integral part of Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Spanning 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore’s downtown Marina Bay, it comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012.

Guided by the vision to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish, the Gardens’ extensive plant collection, ever-changing floral displays, and myriad of engaging programs have captured the imagination of many, while its Gift of Gardens community initiative, with Madam Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore as Patron, reaches out to people from all walks of life.

Since opening, Gardens by the Bay has welcomed more than 80 million visitors and garnered numerous international awards including a silver for Destinations Building Back Better Post-Covid at the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2021, Best Attraction Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019, and ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award presented by ASEAN Tourism in 2018. The Gardens continues to refresh and refine its offerings, to be a place that everyone can enjoy – a garden where wonder blooms. For more information, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg

About the Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. For more information, please visit www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com

For more information and any other enquiries, please contact:

Ng Yuin Yi

VIM & VIGOUR

Senior Account Manager

yuinyi@vimandvigourpr.com

+65 9274 7372

Amber Ng

VIM & VIGOUR

Senior Account Executive

amber@vimandvigourpr.com

+65 9628 6917

Wong Yilin

CITYNEON HOLDINGS

Group Head, Corporate Relations

yilin.wong@cityneongroup.com

April 4, 2022

1,500 Pastors Gather for Shincheonji Church Press Conference

NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony hosted a press conference April 2nd via Zoom. In total, 1,500 pastors from various countries participated. Reporters from different media outlets also attended.

Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee speaking to pastors and reporters during the April 2nd press conference

Shincheonji Church hosted the event to present results from its recent online seminars. Pastors who signed MOUs with Shincheonji shared testimonials.

“In the past, all I preached was that everyone must believe in Jesus and by sharing grace in this way would lead to salvation,” said Dongsu Kim, pastor of Peace Church. “Without fulfillment, I thought heaven was somewhere one went to after death. I thought there was resurrection after death.”

Pastor Kim is currently teaching Shincheonji Church’s revealed word to his congregation. “The time has come for all the pastors to come and learn so that they may live a life of faith in the correct truth,” he said.

To date, 2,155 pastors, 22 seminary schools and 958 churches in 67 countries have signed MOUs with Shincheonji Church. In exchange for their cooperation, Shincheonji is providing churches and seminary schools with theology materials and access to Bible instructors. In the United States, a Shincheonji instructor was invited to teach 100 members from The Early Church of the New Era. A seminary school in Pakistan is offering Shincheonji course curriculum after its dean signed an MOU with the church.

Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee also spoke during the press conference, explaining how he has come to share the word and the role of pastors today.

“Let’s fight and overcome the devil with the blood of Jesus and the word of testimony and create the people of God’s kingdom so that God may finally come and reign over the world after 6000 years,” Chairman Lee said. “This is what [God] has made known to us through the Bible. I hope that everyone engraves the words of all the chapters of Revelation—which is the law of heaven—in their hearts.”

Shincheonji Church has taught Revelation and the secrets of the kingdom of heaven through online seminars since October 2021. The lectures have millions of YouTube views and are available in 24 different languages. The church is also broadcasting content from its intermediate-level course through June 27th. The lessons and the April 2nd press conference are available on Shincheonji Church’s official YouTube channel.

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April 4, 2022

‫الإمارات تعلن عن جائزة تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء العالمي بقيمة 2 مليون دولار أمريكي لدعم الحلول المبتكرة في مجال التكنولوجيا الزراعية

المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة دبي- 4 أبريل 2022 /PRNewswire/ — انطلق “تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء العالمي”، الذي يسعى إلى اكتشاف تكنولوجيا العقد القادم من الابتكارات والتقنيات التي ستغيّر ممارسات الزراعة التقليدية بكفاءة واستدامة خلال فعاليات إكسبو 2020 دبي، وأعلن اليوم عن مجموع جوائز بقيمة 2 مليون دولار أمريكي.

يستهدف التحدي المشاريع الناشئة في مراحلها الأولى مثل فرق الأبحاث الجامعية الدولية ورواد الأعمال والشركات الصغيرة، حيث يستقصي الابتكارات المتعلقة بمسارين هامين هما ” إنتاج الغذاء” لمعالجة تحدي توافر ووفرة الغذاء وأسعار الأغذية، من خلال تمكين التحول إلى “الجيل القادم” من بدائل الأغذية الغنية بالعناصر الغذائية، و”فقد وهدر الأغذية” لضمان الاستدامة في سلسلة التوريد الغذائي بشكل عام.

ومع جوائز يصل مجموعها إلى 2 مليون دولار أمريكي، سيتم منح الفائزين فرصة لتطوير نماذج أعمالهم في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، مدعومين بمشاريع البحث والتطوير، وتسريع نمو هذه الشركات، والحوافز التجارية، والتوجيه اللازم لنقل المفاهيم الفائزة من مرحلة الاختبار إلى السوق. وتقبل الطلبات من جميع أنحاء العالم، مع التركيز على البلدان المتميزة بمجال التكنولوجيا الزراعية.

ويتم تنظيم تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء من قبل وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة بدولة الإمارات و”تمكين”، وهي شركة مقرها أبوظبي تهدف إلى إطلاق مشاريع تسهم في ازدهار المشهد الاجتماعي والثقافي والتعليمي في دولة الإمارات من خلال عقد شراكات مع جهات محلية ودولية رائدة. وانضمت إليهما في النسخة الحالية من التحدي “أسباير”، ذراع مجلس أبحاث التكنولوجيا المتطورة والمخصّصة لإدارة برامج التكنولوجيا، والتي تشرف على تمويل مشاريع البحث والتطوير التكنولوجي في إمارة أبوظبي خصوصاً ودولة الإمارات عموماً. ويحظى كل مسار كذلك

بدعم الشركات الوطنية الرائدة، حيث تركز شركتا ” القابضة” (ADQ) و”سلال” على مسار إنتاج الغذاء، فيما تركز مؤسسة الإمارات على مسار فقد وهدر الأغذية.

وبهذه المناسبة، قالت معالي مريم المهيري، وزيرة التغير المناخي والبيئة في دولة الإمارات: “يحظى الأمن الغذائي اليوم بأهمية كبيرة أكثر من أي وقت مضى، فلم يعد العالم كما نعرفه، حيث يواجه العديد من التحديات في مختلف مراحل سلسلة الإمداد، كما أن تأثيرات التغيرات المناخية التي تفضي إلى الكثير من الاضطرابات تحد من مرونة سلاسل الإمداد واستدامتها، ومن هنا، تقع على عاتقنا مسؤولية إعادة التفكير بمستقبل قطاع الغذاء وابتكار ممارسات غذائية وزراعية مرنة بالاعتماد على أفضل التطورات التكنولوجية. يقربنا تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء خطوة من اكتشاف وتطوير بعض هذه الحلول، فهو يسلط الضوء على الدور الحاسم الذي يمكن للابتكار أن يلعبه لمواجهة تحدياتنا المشتركة”.

من جانبها قالت ريما المقرب المهيري، رئيس مجلس إدارة شركة “تمكين”: “إن مواكبة طموحات دولة الإمارات بعيدة المدى في مجال الأمن الغذائي يتطلب منهجيات جريئة تدعم الأفكار الإبداعية ونماذج العمل الجديدة، إلى جانب التعاون المكثف مع منظومة التكنولوجيا الزراعية العالمية. ويستقطب تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء كوكبة من أقوى الشركاء متعددي القطاعات القادرين على المساهمة بدفع عجلة التقدم وتحقيق الازدهار في دولة الإمارات من خلال دعم الحلول المستدامة والمجدية تجارياً والقائمة على التكنولوجيا”.

وبدوره شدد معالي فيصل البناي، الأمين العام لـمجلس أبحاث التكنولوجيا المتطورة، على أهمية تسخير التكنولوجيا المتطورة؛ حيث قال: “تعد دولة الإمارات اليوم من أكثر دول العالم تميزاً بمجال الابتكار وتسخير التكنولوجيا المتطورة لإيجاد حلول لعدد من أهم التحديات المجتمعية. ويقدم تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء دليلاً إضافياً ورائعاً على ذلك، حيث تستضيف دولة الإمارات أذكى العقول من حول العالم للتعاون واستكشاف الحلول والارتقاء بمجال التكنولوجيا الزراعية”.

كما يعتبر كل من سوق أبوظبي العالمي، ومكتب أبوظبي للمقيمين و”كتاليست أكسيليريتور”، وصندوق خليفة لتطوير المشاريع داعمين رئيسيين للمسابقة.

وسيبقى باب المشاركة في تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء مفتوحاً حتى شهر يونيو، حيث سيتم وضع القائمة النهائية بأسماء المشاركين ومنح أفضل 10 فرق فرصة عرض نماذج أعمالهم خلال حفل توزيع الجوائز الذي سيقام في نوفمبر. ويمكن للمشاركين تقديم طلباتهم عبر الموقع الإلكتروني: www.foodtechchallenge.com.

يشار إلى أن النسخة الأولى من تحدي تكنولوجيا الغذاء تلقت 437 طلب مشاركة من 68 دولة، وتم تكريم الفائزين من أستراليا والمملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة المتحدة.

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April 4, 2022

LG RECEIVES AHRI PERFORMANCE AWARD FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Company Secures Sought-after Industry Recognition for Its Advanced HVAC Solutions in Six Different Product Categories

SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has been honored by the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) with a Performance Award for the fifth year in a row.

Established in 1953, AHRI is a globally-respected trade association currently with more than 350 member companies and representing the world’s HVAC, refrigeration, and water heating solution manufacturers.

For the Performance Award, AHRI enlists the services of Intertek, a leading third-party standards, certification and testing organization, to assess if actual product performance is consistent with the specifications listed by the manufacturer. Only those companies whose HVAC offerings have passed the primary performance evaluation for three consecutive years are considered for the Performance Award.

A total of 55 LG HVAC solutions across six categories passed AHRI’s stringent evaluation process, marking the third year in a row from 2019 to 2021 that all products submitted by LG have done so. The tested models belong to the following categories: Variable Refrigerant Airflow (VRF), Unitary Small Heat Pump (USHP), Air-Cooled Chillers, Water-Cooled Chillers, Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP), and Room Fan Coil Units.

One of the more-than-fifty LG products evaluated included the LG Multi V large-capacity outdoor unit, which utilizes the company’s own Ultimate Inverter Compressor to provide outstanding performance and energy efficiency. Popular worldwide, and especially in Northern hemisphere countries where winters can be long and harsh, LG’s flagship VRF system delivers dependable heating operation, even in temperatures as low as negative-30 degrees Celsius (negative-22 degrees Fahrenheit).

Also tested was LG Multi V Water, a water source cooling system offering better thermal efficiency thanks to the implementation of plate-type heat exchanger. LG’s solution also reduces energy consumption by adjusting the volume of water used.

The air-cooled Inverter Scroll Chiller also leverages advanced inverter technology to achieve a high level of efficiency. Its compactly designed unit delivers an impressive performance without taking up as much space as other models in its class.

“Earning the AHRI Performance Award for a fifth consecutive year is a testament to the quality, performance and reliability built into every LG HVAC solution,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “The trust customers have in our products is a major reason for our ongoing success, both in North America and all around the globe. By offering innovative solutions that maximize customer value, we will continue to strengthen our position in the HVAC market and bolster our reputation as an industry leader.”

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit

LG air conditioning provides optimized solutions for every sector and climate with a wide range of cutting-edge systems that bring exceptional heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance to buildings worldwide. Through our unmatched expertise and industry knowledge, we respond directly to the needs of businesses seeking digitalized and eco-conscious HVAC solutions. We are the partner your business has been looking for, and are well prepared to integrate our leading technology into your day-to-day operations, supporting you and your business every step of the way. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

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April 4, 2022

SPLM/A-IO resumes participation in security mechanisms

South Sudan’s armed opposition group (SPLM/A-IO) led by First Vice President Riek Machar has resumed participation in the security mechanisms after signing a peace deal on the unification of the command structure with the government under President Salva Kiir.

Machar, in a statement issued on Sunday, directed his officials and those engaged in the security structure to resume participation in all the mechanisms with immediate effect.

“Following the signature of the agreement on unification of the command of forces today April 3rd, 2022, in Juba, the SPLM/SPLA-IO leadership hereby lifts the suspension of participation of the SPLM/SPLA-IO in the meetings of security mechanisms namely, JDB, JTSC, JMCC, SDSR Board, CTSAMM, SSM as well the national Transitional Committee and Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission with immediate effects”, noted the statement extended to the Sudan Tribune.

The armed opposition leader made the decision to reverse the suspension after signing with Kiir a deal to unify the command structures of the forces.

The details of the deal will be worked in a matrix expected to be completed in a week.

Sources told the Sudan Tribune on Sunday that the deal gives president Kiir 60% representation in the command structure and 40% to the opposition.

It, however, remains unclear how the opposition would make the distribution of the nominees to fill key positions allocated to each group in the military, police, and national security forces.

The unification of rival armies’ command is one of several crucial unresolved issues holding up the implementation of the 2018 deal to end the country’s bloody civil war.

Source: Sudan Tribune

April 4, 2022

SRF groups call for confidence-building measures in Sudan

The Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF) on Sunday called on the coup leaders to create a conducive environment before an inclusive dialogue to end the political stalemate in Sudan.

Following a deliberative conference in Ad Damazin of Blue Nile State from 24-27 March, the SRF groups launched an initiative aiming to end the political crisis triggered by a coup that end the democratic transition process in Sudan on October 25, 2021.

The SRF roadmap includes talks between the parties to the Constitutional Declaration of 2019 to restore the transitional government. This step will be followed by an all-parties dialogue on issues of governance, constitution-making, and elections.

In statements to the official news agency SUNA, SRF leader Hadi Idris who is also a member of the Sovereign Council called on the military partners to implement the needed requirements before implementing this plan.

“The confidence-building measures include the cessation of violence against peaceful protesters, release of political prisoners from the forces of the revolution and lifting the state of emergency,” he said.

He further added that these measures should be followed by the formation of a neutral fact-finding committee to investigate the killing of protesters.

He stressed that the military component should implement these measures needed t create a suitable atmosphere for dialogue.

Also, the talks between the revolution forces on the formation of the transitional government should include the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), the military component, the Resistance Committees and the SRF groups.

According to the SRF leader, the UNITAMS and the African Union could facilitate the proposed process and be the guarantors of any agreement reached by the participants.

In a briefing to the Security Council on March 28, Volker Perthes announced they would launch an intensive phase of talks in the next couple of weeks.

The African Union and UNITAMS have a similar approach but they did not announce the details of their plans for who would participate in the talks for the transitional government.

The UN and African Union, also, requested the military leaders to release the political detainees, lift the state of emergence and end the use of violence against protesters.

Source: Sudan Tribune